Colorado — Black Bear

CO Black Bear Unit 41

Name: Colorado Unit 41 Black Bear Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

209,744

Public Land

67%

Elevation

4,555–10,660 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery — BE-041-U-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery — BE-041-O-1-A	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-041-U-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader — BE-041-O-1-M	Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-041-P-1-R	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-041-P-5-R	Oct 1, 2026 — Nov 22, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-041-U-5-R	Oct 14, 2026 — Oct 18, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle — BE-041-O-1-R	Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

20.9

Top Score

22.6

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# CO 41 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 41 spans 4,555–10,660 ft elevation across 209,744 acres with 67% public land access. Lower-elevation draws and riparian zones hold mule deer and bears; higher terrain offers mixed conifer and subalpine habitat. Public access is available, though forum reports note significant private land parcels that require permission. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data shows Mesa County (which includes this unit) has produced record-book black bears...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Archery (Either S1)	resident	68	86
2023	Archery (Either S1)	nonresident	21	21
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	resident	18	21
2023	Muzzleloader (Either S1)	nonresident	15	16
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	resident	517	658
2023	Rifle (Either S1)	nonresident	103	119

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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